HOT 89.9 live

HOT 89.9 is an Ottawa hit music station. It broadcasts on 89.9 FM under the call sign CIHT-FM and is owned by Stingray, the Montréal-based music and radio company. The station calls itself Ottawa's #1 Hit Music Station, and it is one of the most popular stations among younger listeners in the national capital region. On this page you can listen to HOT 89.9 live online, free and without an app.

Today's hits

HOT 89.9 plays contemporary hit radio: the biggest pop songs on the charts, dance hits, hip hop and R&B crossovers and recent throwbacks. The playlist is energetic and up to date, often bringing new releases to Ottawa first, and Canadian pop artists have a regular place alongside international stars.

Ottawa's HOT

The station's local hosts talk about life in Ottawa and Gatineau between songs: traffic on the Queensway, weather, events from Bluesfest to Canada Day, and the Senators and REDBLACKS. HOT 89.9 runs contests for concert tickets and events, and it supports community causes across the region. With several universities and colleges in the city, the station has a large student audience.

Stingray

Stingray runs radio stations across Canada, including boom 97.3 in Toronto. You will find them on this site, along with other Ottawa stations such as KiSS 105.3, Move 100.3, CHEZ 106 and Rouge 94.9.

Listen anywhere

Online, HOT 89.9 reaches former Ottawans and pop fans everywhere. The stream works on any phone, tablet or computer, at home, at work or on the go.

Its request lines and social media keep listeners involved in what plays, and its contests often send fans to the biggest concerts in town.

How to listen

Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream. In the Ottawa area you can tune in on 89.9 FM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer